John Osborne

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  • Lubbock Economic Development Alliance

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Licenses & Certifications

  • Main Street Manager

    National Trust for Historic Preservation's Main Street Certification Institute in Professional Downtown Management

    Issued

Projects

  • LEDA's Strategic Plan

    The City of Lubbock has been involved in economic development for many decades, but the most recent economic development strategic plan was formulated in 2002. In 2013, the Lubbock Chamber of Commerce coordinated a citywide visioning process called Imagine Lubbock Together. The Imagine Lubbock Together Vision laid out eight key elements of which many involved economic development and workforce related issues including the development of bold strategies.

    Given this charge, LEDA hired TIP…

    The City of Lubbock has been involved in economic development for many decades, but the most recent economic development strategic plan was formulated in 2002. In 2013, the Lubbock Chamber of Commerce coordinated a citywide visioning process called Imagine Lubbock Together. The Imagine Lubbock Together Vision laid out eight key elements of which many involved economic development and workforce related issues including the development of bold strategies.

    Given this charge, LEDA hired TIP Strategies, an Austin-based economic development consulting firm that specializes in developing strategic plans. Combined with recent work analyzing target industry clusters and discussions with business and community leaders, TIP Strategies identified a number of key economic development opportunities in the Lubbock region and developed a strategic plan of achievement.

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  • Partnership to Support Innovation and Entreprenuership

    Texas Tech University’s Board of Regents has committed to creating a culture and ecosystem of innovation and entrepreneurship focused on providing opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students across all academic colleges and disciplines of the components of the Texas Tech University System. This ecosystem is being administered through Texas Tech University and combines a circle of innovation and a circle of entrepreneurship intersecting in commercial enterprises to bring about job…

    Texas Tech University’s Board of Regents has committed to creating a culture and ecosystem of innovation and entrepreneurship focused on providing opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students across all academic colleges and disciplines of the components of the Texas Tech University System. This ecosystem is being administered through Texas Tech University and combines a circle of innovation and a circle of entrepreneurship intersecting in commercial enterprises to bring about job creation, economic growth and economic prosperity. Market Lubbock, Inc. (MLI) desires to partner with Texas Tech University to encourage the job creation, economic growth, and economic prosperity which will benefit Lubbock, Lubbock County, and students who attend the universities.

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  • LEDA Downtown Redevelopment Video

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    With nearly $40 million in new investment in Lubbock's downtown, see why the future of downtown Lubbock is bright!

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  • Business is Better in Lubbock, Texas

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    Access to cutting edge research facilities. Low energy costs. A highly-skilled and talented workforce. Rail infrastructure. Shovel-ready sites. Whatever you need. We've got it in Lubbock, Texas.

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  • Live Love Lubbock Campaign - Renee Davis

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  • 2013 LEDA/Visit Lubbock Year in Review

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    Other creators
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  • Live Love Lubbock Campaign - David Cho

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  • LEDA Receives National Workforce Development Award

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  • 2012 LEDA/Visit Lubbock Year in Review

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  • 2011 LEDA/Visit Lubbock Year in Review

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Honors & Awards

  • Excellence in Economic Development

    International Economic Development Council

    The Lubbock Economic Development Alliance received multiple awards:
    --Gold Award for the Gun & Ammo Direct Mail piece
    --Gold Award for the 2012-2013 Year in Review piece
    --Silver Award for Oil & Gas Direct Mail Campaign
    --Silver Award for Oil & Gas Campaign
    --Silver Award for the Overton Park Redevelopment Project

  • Certificate of Achievement for Economic Excellence Award

    Texas Economic Development Council

    The Lubbock Economic Development Alliance was recognized as an economic development organization that meet a desired threshold of professionalism. LEDA qualified for the recognition based on professional training, certifications, professional membership and activities and organizational effectiveness of the staff.

  • 2014 American Advertising Awards

    Lubbock Advertising Federation

    The Addy Awards recognize creative excellence in advertising on a local and national level.

    The Lubbock Economic Development Alliance received:
    --a Gold Award for our Gun & Ammunition Direct Mail piece.
    --a Bronze Award for our Oil & Gas Direct Mail piece.
    --a Bronze Award for our Economic Forecast Video.

  • 2014 American Advertising Awards

    Lubbock Advertising Federation

    The Addy Awards recognize creative excellence in advertising on a local and national level.

    Visit Lubbock received:
    --a Silver Award for our Live Love Lubbock campaign.
    --a Silver Award for our Print Ad campaign.

  • David Evans Top Gun Award

    High Ground of Texas

    Given for dedication and service to promoting economic growth in the region.

  • Hall of Fame

    High Ground

    Given to the Lubbock Economic Development Alliance for all that it has contributed to the High Ground and the region.

  • Excellence in Economic Development

    International Economic Development Council

    The Lubbock Economic Development Alliance received two awards:
    --Gold Award for the 2011-2012 Year in Review piece
    --Silver Award for LEDA's Site Selector marketing piece

  • Reader's Choice Award

    SportsEvents Media Group

    Nominations consisted of sports commissions, convention and visitors bureaus or sports events venues. Winners were chosen by online voters who believe these organizations display exemplary creativity and professionalism toward the groups they host.

  • People's Choice Award for Advertising Campaign and Local Awareness Campaign

    Texas Association of Convention and Visitors Bureaus

    Visit Lubbock received the awards.

  • Certificate of Achievement for Economic Excellence Award

    Texas Economic Development Council

    The Lubbock Economic Development Alliance was recognized as an economic development organization that meet a desired threshold of professionalism. LEDA qualified for the recognition based on professional training, certifications, professional membership and activities and organizational effectiveness of the staff.

  • W.O. Lawton Business Leadership Award

    National Association of Workforce Boards

    The award was given to the Lubbock Economic Development Alliance as the outstanding business in the U.S. for our contribution to developing the skilled workers required by employers, as well as programs that offer citizens the opportunity for self-sufficiency and career growth.

  • Workforce Excellence Award

    Texas Economic Development Council

    The Lubbock Economic Development Alliance was recognized for exceptional contributions to implementing successful workforce initiatives.

  • Community Economic Development Award

    Texas Economic Development Council

    The Lubbock Economic Development Alliance and the X-Fab/Cymbet Project received the award. TEDC established the award to honor exceptional contributions toward the economic growth of the community and the state of Texas through creativity, leadership and partnership in the achievement of business retention, business recruitment and community improvement.

  • Accreditation of Visit Lubbock

    Destination Marketing Association International

    Visit Lubbock was only the fifth convention and visitors bureau in Texas to achieve accreditation by DMAI. The organization has remained accredited each year since that time.

  • Community Economic Development Award

    Texas Economic Development Council

    The San Antonio Economic Development Foundation was recognized for its work on the Microsoft Datacenter project.

  • One of the top "40 Under 40" rising stars

    San Antonio Business journal

  • Excellence in Economic Development Award - Finalist

    U.S. Department of Commerce's Economic Development Administration

    The U.S. Commerce Department's Economic Development Administration (EDA) selected the San Antonio Economic Development Foundation as a finalist for the 2006 Excellence in Economic Development Awards in the category of Urban or Suburban Economic Development. Nominations are evaluated to determine how effectively the organization utilizes innovative, market-based strategies to improve urban or suburban economies.

  • Community Economic Development Award

    Texas Economic Development Council

    The San Antonio Economic Development Foundation was recognized for its work on the Toyota vendor industrial park.

Organizations

  • Texas Tech University Research Park Advisory Board

    Board Member

    - Present

    Served on Board of Directors from 2014-present

  • South Plains Workforce Development Board

    Board Member

    - Present

    Served on Board of Directors from 2012-present

  • Texas One

    Member

    - Present

    TexasOneSM is a program of Texas Economic Development Corporation created for the purpose of marketing and promoting Texas as a premier business location. Member since 2010.

  • High Ground of Texas

    Foundation and Board Member

    - Present

    High Ground of Texas represents cities, counties and organizations in the West Texas region with the main purpose to create jobs and increase the tax base of the region. Member since 2010.

  • International Economic Development Council

    Member

    - Present

    Member since 2010

  • Texas Association of Convention and Visitor Bureaus

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    - Present

    Member since 2010

  • Texas Travel Industry Association

    Board Member

    - Present

    Member since 2010 Served on Board of Directors from 2011-present

  • Texas Economic Development Council

    Executive Board Member

    - Present

    Member since 2003 Served on Board of Directors from 2007-present Served on Executive Committee from 2010-present

  • West Texas A&M University Alumni Association

    Board Member

    - Present

    Member since 1994 Served on Board of Directors from 1996-1997 and 2013-present

  • Oklahoma Workforce Development

    Board Member

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    Served on Board of Directors from 2001-2003

  • Oklahoma Travel Industry Association

    Board Member

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    Served on Board of Directors from 2000-2003 Served on Legislative Development Committee

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